Mo-99 Generation

["Mallon, James" <JMALLO@saix367.sandia.gov>]

     The following message was posted by Gus Potter. I asked John Campisi 
     to add his insights about the current status of this project.  John's 
     comments are given after Gus's.  I hope this answers any questions.
     
     Jamie Mallon
     Environmental Dimensions, Inc.
     JMallo@saix367.sandia.gov
     
     
     
     The DOE has chosen the ACRR at Sandia National Laboratories as the 
     site for Mo-99 generation.  Currently the existing facility is being 
     prepared for use in this area.  I do not know what the projected start 
     up date is, but I believe it is sometime in 1997.

     Gus Potter
     Sandia National Laboratories
     CAPOTTE@sandia.gov

    SNL has prepared an EA for this project with the anticipation that a        
    FONSI would  be received by the end of May, 1995.  However, latest word 
    is that it is likely that an EIS will be required and this may 
    significantly impact project start and end dates. In addition to the ACRR   
    reactor facility, which will require relatively minor modification to 
    attain the steady state power levels necessary for Mo-99 generation, the    
    nearby (same fence) Hot Cell Facility will be used to perform the 
    necessary chemical separations and packaging for shipment.  The HCF 
    requires some preparation and modification to reliably produce the molly    
    product and to meet FDA standards.  The project plan, prior to the EA       
    becoming an EIS, called for limited production capability by October 1997   
    and full operation, post operational readiness review by August 1998.